Global Gala is a party, not a sit down dinner.  With delicious foods from Occasions Catering and a thoughtfully curated bar, guests can munch and mingle throughout the event space while exploring, interacting and being entertained.  From fun filled photo opportunities to live music, as well as a few other surprises, this year’s Global Gala will be a rootin’ and tootin’ good time! 

The programmed portion of the night will include our live auction, paddle raise, exclusive silent auction packages and baskets, a wine and spirits pull, and our Outstanding Faculty & Staff Philanthropist Award and Volunteer of the Year Awards.

Global Gala is an adult-only soiree, open to all who are inspired by our mission and our curious and compassionate bilingual learners.  But let’s leave the kids at home.  This party is for adults only.  Friends and parents from outside of the ISDenver community, especially those interested in someday joining our school, are encouraged to attend. 

Gala Grade-level Baskets

These baskets, each with a different theme, will all be arranged and beautifully displayed as silent auction items during the Gala. These baskets are an invaluable part of our fundraising efforts and are arranged by ISDenver families and our Gala Committee.

Donations to these baskets are greatly appreciated and an easy way to support the Gala and partner with ISDenver - whether it's a pair of socks for an outdoors themed basket, to a gift card to one of Denver's finest restaurants, or anything in between.

Baskets are by grade level - so find your child's grade below, peruse the list and sign up for a donation, no matter how big or small! We appreciate your support.

K1 - Family Game Night Basket

K2 - Summer of Fun Basket

K3 - Foodie Fun Basket

1st Grade - Why So Tense Basket

2nd Grade - Shop Local Basket

3rd Grade - Under the Western Sky Basket

4th Grade - Swing, Sip & Steaks Basket

5th Grade - Taco Tuesday Basket

6th Grade - Glam Night Out Basket

7th Grade - Sports Basket

8th Grade - Jackpot Basket

*All School* - Disney Basket

Proceeds from Global Gala will fund the ISDenver Experience and our areas of our greatest need, including classroom and campus improvements, teacher and professional development, financial assistance to current and future families, technology enhancements, and community-building events and traditions.

Tax benefits

Did you know? Gifts of $500 or more qualify for a 50% tax credit back to you! That means you can double your impact on ISDenver. Learn more here.

1. Bring a group of six friends to ISDenver’s Global Gala by purchasing a Round ‘Em Up Ticket Bundle.
    
2. Participate in our silent auction and ‘instant-buy’ opportunities.  These unique outings and culinary experiences are available for purchase as soon as they are on our bidding site.  You can also bid from home!  Prices are fixed, but space is limited!
    
3. Participate in our Live Auction, featuring one-of-a-kind experiences that you can’t buy anywhere else.
    
4. Raise your paddle in epic generosity to make a tax deductible donation to ISDenver!
    
5. Donate to our Wine & Spirits Pull.  Donate your favorite bottle of wine or spirits and then opt in to a game of chance at the event to win a bottle to take home.  (Drop off your bottle at the Welcome Center any time before March 29. Don’t forget to fill out our quick gift in-kind form at the front desk when you drop it off!)

Dust off your boots, grab a hat and add some sparkle!  Take a look at our Pinterest board for the latest inspiration.  Keep in mind, culture is not a costume.  In order to keep costume-wearing positive and respectful of others, your attire should never demean or mimic any group based on ethnicity, race, religion, nationality, disabilities, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, or socio-economic class.

Every school needs an active and invested community to help fulfill its mission, vision and values.  ISDenver relies on a combination of tuition, program revenue and annual fundraising support to bring the ISDenver Experience to life. 

By purchasing tickets to our Global Gala, attending and participating in our live auction paddle raise, silent auction, instant-buys, and/or wine and spirits pull, we contribute to our fundraising goals and inspire others to do the same: uniting everyone behind the common goal of supporting our school, and all students and teachers.

Together, with each family giving what they can, we make the world a more curious and compassionate place.

Tickets are on sale now! Wrangle up your crew and grab yours here!

Options include:

• Gala is entirely mobile - no paper tickets will be issued!
   
• Please register prior to the event (you get a text when you buy your ticket) -- that will make check-in a breeze and you’ll be enjoying cocktails in no time.

As with prior years, we ask any parents who can to purchase a few of our teacher tickets, whether they plan to attend Gala too, or just want to make sure our faculty have fun! Sponsor a teacher with this ticket option.

Every year, thanks to our generous parent community, we have been able to guarantee free attendance to all full-time faculty who are interested. Tickets are pooled, so no need to coordinate with the teacher you plan to sponsor.

ISDenver is grateful for our generous sponsors who help present the most memorable moments of our fundraising gala.  We are pleased to share exclusive opportunities that help your brand make a statement of shared values with our school and put your logo or product in front of our entire school community.  Check out our sponsorship packet here!

For more information, please reach out to Natasha Tiff.

• Our exclusive gala packages would not be possible without the help of our ISDenver community!  Do you have something unique to donate, like a weekend get-away to a vacation home, access to one-of-a-kind experience, or tickets to an exciting event?  Contact Natasha Tiff today!
   
• We are also accepting donations for our Wine & Spirits Pull at the event.  Drop off your bottle at the Welcome Center any time before March 29. Don’t forget to fill out our quick gift in-kind form at the front desk when you drop it off! 

Reelworks has one parking lot behind the building with room for approximately 100 vehicles; aside from this, parking is limited in the surrounding neighborhood. We encourage all of our guests to use Lyft, Uber, or the LightRail for the event. Please do not drink and drive.

Yes! Thank you to the Catbird Hotel, conveniently located in Rino near Reelworks - we have a hotel block for $160/night. Book your hotel room here! 

We invite everyone to donate to our Wine & Spirits pull, sponsor a teacher to attend, purchase an instant-buy experience, and make a donation via our mobile bidding site.  You can also look into our Trailblazer Sponsorship for a $1,000 tax deductible donation.  If you have your heart set on one of our amazing live auction packages, or would like to make a donation at the event, contact Natasha Tiff to discuss appointing a ghost bidder or bidding by phone!

P.S. Did you know? Gifts of $500 or more qualify for a 50% tax credit back to you!